Solomon’s Key

Solomon’s Key

Developer: Tecmo    Publisher: Tecmo    Release: 07/22/87    Genre: Puzzle Solomon’s Key is an example of a game that grew on me over time. When it initially released I was maybe too young to appreciate the depth of its mechanics. The...
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Marble Madness

Marble Madness

Developer: Rare   Publisher: Milton Bradley  Release: 03/89  Genre: Puzzle There is something to be said about preconceived notions. Once upon a time when I was young I considered myself a strictly action and platform game fan. Sports games? I...
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Trampoline Terror

Trampoline Terror

Developer: Masaya   Publisher: Dreamworks    Release: 1990   Genre: Puzzle Now here is a game I have forgotten about. Trampoline Terror is one of those random games you borrow from a friend when you have exhausted their library. You do...
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Gods

Gods

Developer: Bitmap Bros.   Publisher: Mindscape    Release: 1992   Genre: Action Action puzzle games are usually not my cup of tea. Not that I am a meathead but if given the choice between shooting fools in Contra III or taxing my...
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Power Soukoban

Power Soukoban

Developer: Atelier Double   Publisher: Nintendo   Release: 01/01/99   Genre: Puzzle Sokoban is a genre of puzzle game that I have loved for years without realizing it was its own unique thing. There is something oddly satisfying about successfully...
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Columns

Columns

Developer: Sega    Publisher: Sega    Release: 09/90   Genre: Puzzle During the 16-bit era there was a bitter war raging between Sega and Nintendo fans. This conflict threatened to destroy playgrounds across America if it did not stop. What am I...
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Yoshi’s Cookie

Yoshi’s Cookie

Developer: Bullet Proof Software   Publisher: Bullet Proof Software   Release: 06/93  Genre: Puzzle Yoshi was the breakout star of Super Mario World. The versatile little dinosaur buddy was instantly lovable and would go on to become a staple in the...
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The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle

The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle

Developer: Kemco     Publisher: Kemco Seika    Released: 1989    Genre: Action Licensed games were routinely terrible on the NES. Whether they came from LJN or Activision some of the most beloved movie and cartoon franchises were done dirty in their...
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Tetrisphere

Tetrisphere

Developer: H2O     Publisher: Nintendo     Released: August 11, 1997     Genre: Puzzle Tetris is an institution unto itself. It is hard to screw up Tetris as its foundation is so perfect. It is so perfect in fact that everyone who has touched...
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Bomberman

Bomberman

Developer: Hudson Soft    Publisher: Hudson Soft     Released: February 1989     Genre: Action Every classic series has to start somewhere. While most everyone familiar with Bomberman remembers it for its legendary multiplayer it was not the party ga...
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